Father, in times of discouragement, may I remember Who I need to run to for help, to bring me out to victory over my thoughts that bog me down.

As I read the following Scriptures, give renewed hope and confidence in You, and may I read them out loud now, so my mind hears them:

"Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song: he also is become my salvation." Is. 12:2

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matt. 11:28

"Trust in the LORD, with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Prov. 3:5

Father, thank You for these encouragements, may I know for sure that You're aware of even my very thoughts and desires..."I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them."Ez. 11:5 b

It believe I am Your child, so in times like this, please wrap Your arms around me with Your Love.

I ask this in the precious Name of Jesus. Amen.

Today’s quote:Dr. Charles F. Stanley - "Communion with God made King David 'fully satisfied as with the rightest of foods' (Ps. 63:5 NIV).And Paul viewed his own accomplishments as nothing in comparison with 'the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus' (Phil. 3:8). Draw near to God, and experience the blessings of knowing him." (Taken from In Touch, a daily devotional, July 2015, p.36.

Some thoughts today: The moment we are saved, we begin our journey of faith. There will be some discomfort, when we decide to separate ourselves from friends who try to influence us away from God's will for us.- If we're faithful in time spent with God, we'll be urged to take action steps. We all have a commission to serve, as contributing members in the Body of Christ.